Jungle Fight
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder(s) | Wallid Ismail |
| Headquarters | Brazil |
| Key people | Wallid Ismail, Founder |
| Website | Jungle Fight |
Jungle Fight is a Brazilian mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion. It was created in 2003. The name is derived from its origin, the Amazonas state in Brazil.
History
Jungle Fight was founded by pioneering MMA fighter and long-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, Wallid Ismail.[1] The organization was created in 2003 and its first event was in Manaus, Amazonas. In 2006 there was an event in Slovenia, the first and so far only, Jungle Fight event held outside of Brazil. No events were held in 2007, but in 2008 it began to hold a series of events in Rio de Janeiro.
Jungle Fight has been described as "easily the best promotion in all of Brazil or South America, for that matter" by Sherdog.com.[2] In Brazil Jungle Fight is broadcast on SporTV & Combate (channel), in the United States it is broadcast on ESPN3 and ESPN Deportes.
Current champions
| Division | Upper weight limit | Champion | Since | Title Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight | 265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st) | Vacant | - | - |
| Light Heavyweight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |  Kleber Silva |
January 21, 2011 (Jungle Fight 36) | 1 |
| Middleweight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) | Vacant | - | - |
| Welterweight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) | Elias Silvério |
May 4, 2013 (Jungle Fight 52) | 0 |
| Lightweight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) | Lúcio Curado |
February 22, 2013 (Jungle Fight 49) | 0 |
| Featherweight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) | Kevin Souza |
April 26, 2013 (Jungle Fight 51 by Arnold) | 0 |
| Bantamweight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) | Vacant | - | - |
| Flyweight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) | Arinaldo da Silva |
December 20, 2012 (Jungle Fight 47) | 0 |
Events
| No. | Date | Event | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 13, 2003 | Jungle Fight 1 | Manaus, Brazil |
Ariaú Amazon Towers |
| 2 | May 15, 2004 | Jungle Fight 2 | Manaus, Brazil |
Studio 5 Festival Mall Manaus |
| 3 | October 23, 2004 | Jungle Fight 3 | Manaus, Brazil |
Tropical Hotel |
| 4 | May 21, 2005 | Jungle Fight 4 | Manaus, Brazil |
Tropical Hotel |
| 5 | November 26, 2005 | Jungle Fight 5 | Manaus, Brazil |
Tropical Hotel |
| 6 | April 29, 2006 | Jungle Fight 6 | Manaus, Brazil |
Tropical Hotel |
| 7 | December 17, 2006 | Jungle Fight Europe |  Ljubljana, Slovenia |
Dvorana Tivoli |
| 8 | April 6, 2008 | Jungle Fight 8 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Team Nogueira Training Center |
| 9 | May 31, 2008 | Jungle Fight 9: Warriors | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Maracanãzinho Gymnasium |
| 10 | July 12, 2008 | Jungle Fight 10 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Windsor Barra Hotel |
| 11 | September 13, 2008 | Jungle Fight 11 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Windsor Barra Hotel |
| 12 | March 21, 2009 | Jungle Fight 12: Warriors 2 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Team Nogueira Training Center |
| 13 | March 28, 2009 | Jungle Fight 13: Qualifying Fortaleza | Fortaleza, Brazil |
Fighter Sport Academy |
| 14 | May 9, 2009 | Jungle Fight 14: Ceará | Fortaleza, Brazil |
Paulo Sarasate Gymnasium |
| 15 | September 19, 2009 | Jungle Fight 15 | São Paulo, Brazil |
Pacaembu Gymnasium |
| 16 | October 17, 2009 | Jungle Fight 16 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Maracanãzinho Gymnasium |
| 17 | February 27, 2010 | Jungle Fight 17: Vila Velha | Vila Velha, Brazil |
Costa Beach |
| 18 | March 20, 2010 | Jungle Fight 18: São Paulo | São Paulo, Brazil |
Pacaembu Gymnasium |
| 19 | April 17, 2010 | Jungle Fight 19: Warriors 3 | São Paulo, Brazil |
Mané Garrincha Stadium |
| 20 | May 22, 2010 | Jungle Fight 20 | São Paulo, Brazil |
Pacaembu Gymnasium |
| 21 | July 31, 2010 | Jungle Fight 21 | Natal, Brazil |
Nélio Dias Gymnasium |
| 22 | September 18, 2010 | Jungle Fight 22 | São Paulo, Brazil |
Ibirapuera Gymnasium |
| 23 | October 30, 2010 | Jungle Fight 23 | Belém, Brazil |
Pará State University Gymnasium |
| 24 | December 18, 2010 | Jungle Fight 24 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Flamengo Rowing Club Gymnasium |
| 25 | February 19, 2011 | Jungle Fight 25 | Vila Velha, Brazil |
President Joao Goulart Sports Gymnasium |
| 26 | April 2, 2011 | Jungle Fight 26 | São Paulo, Brazil |
Pacaembu Gymnasium |
| 27 | April 21, 2011 | Jungle Fight 27 | Brasília, Brazil |
Nilson Nelson Gymnasium |
| 28 | May 21, 2011 | Jungle Fight 28 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Flamengo Rowing Club Gymnasium |
| 29 | June 25, 2011 | Jungle Fight 29 | Serra, Brazil |
Hércules Antônio Pereira Miranda Gymnasium |
| 30 | July 30, 2011 | Jungle Fight 30 | Belém, Brazil |
Pará State University Gymnasium |
| 31 | August 20, 2011 | Jungle Fight 31 | Itu, Brazil |
Prudente de Moraes Gymnasium |
| 32 | September 10, 2011 | Jungle Fight 32 | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
Ibirapuera Gymnasium |
| 33 | October 21, 2011 | Jungle Fight 33 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Cidade de Deus (Rio de Janeiro) |
| 34 | November 26, 2011 | Jungle Fight 34 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Block of Mangueira |
| 35 | December 17, 2011 | Jungle Fight 35 | São Paulo, Brazil |
Pacaembu Gymnasium |
| 36 | January 21, 2012 | Jungle Fight 36 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Block of Rocinha |
| 37 | March 31, 2012 | Jungle Fight 37 | São Paulo, Brazil |
Ibirapuera Gymnasium |
| 38 | April 28, 2012 | Jungle Fight 38 | Belém, Brazil |
Pará State University Gymnasium |
| 39 | May 12, 2012 | Jungle Fight 39 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Tijuca's Municipal Club |
| 40 | June 15, 2012 | Jungle Fight 40 | Macapá, Brazil |
Cupertino Ramos Gymnasium |
| 41 | July 28, 2012 | Jungle Fight 41 | Itu, Brazil |
Prudente de Moraes Gymnasium |
| 42 | August 18, 2012 | Jungle Fight 42 | São Paulo, Brazil |
Pacaembu Gymnasium |
| 43 | September 29, 2012 | Jungle Fight 43 | São Paulo, Brazil |
Lapa College Arena |
| 44 | October 27, 2012 | Jungle Fight 44 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Bank of Brazil Athletic Association Gymnasium |
| 45 | November 15, 2012 | Jungle Fight 45 | Pará, Brazil |
Belem |
References
- ^ http://www.tatame.com/2005/01/05/jungle-fight:-great-plans-for-2005
- ^ "The Top Prospects in MMA". sherdog.com. August 27, 2010.
External links
- List of Events on Sherdog
- Official Website (Brazilian Portuguese)
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